Kevin Chapman to join Astros for doubleheader

Published 11:36 pm, Wednesday, August 10, 2016

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CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 03: Kevin Chapman #50 of the Houston Astros throws a pitch during the third inning of a spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Field on March 3, 2016 in Clearwater, Florida. less

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 03: Kevin Chapman #50 of the Houston Astros throws a pitch during the third inning of a spring training game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Field on March 3, 2016 in ... more

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Houston Astros pitcher Kevin Chapman poses for a head shot during photo day at the Astros spring training in Kissimmee, Florida, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

Houston Astros pitcher Kevin Chapman poses for a head shot during photo day at the Astros spring training in Kissimmee, Florida, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016.

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MINNEAPOLIS --- Lefthanded reliever Kevin Chapman will join the Astros from Class AAA on Thursday night for the second game of a doubleheader against the Twins at Target Field.

Teams are permitted to call up a 26th man for the second game of doubleheaders. Chapman, who has a 5.81 ERA in 48 innings with Fresno this season, is expected to return to Class AAA following Thursday's nightcap.

Chapman was already on the Astros' 40-man roster. The Fresno affiliate was in El Paso on Wednesday.